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Children possess an almost pure innocence which gradually disappears as they emerge from their formative years. That same innocence is lost as they grow up and are eventually subjected to the harsh truth of the reality.

Sirius didn’t want to grow up. He didn’t want to end up like his parents- a pair of old-fashioned toads.

He wanted to enjoy the simple pleasures just like when he was young- playing Quidditch in the sun and wrestling with James.

Name: ToBeOrNotToBeAGryffindorHouse: RavenclawTitle: Release in the SnowRatings/Warnings: 1st/2nd Years -- Character DeathWord Count: 100A/N: Thanks go to Kara and Hannah!Bob for the character inspiration.

The autumn air whistled over the freshly churned soil as Horace stared at the grave. He knew it was wrong, but the laws governing potion distribution were clear. A Potions Master or Apprentice was legally responsible for unexpected effects of his potions — especially powerful ones like Felix Felicis.

Toby had been his best friend and the Felix a gift for him, but Horace should’ve known not to try such an elaborate potion so early in his apprenticeship.

The imminent snow would blanket the earth in white and erase the tiny grave by spring — no one would know. Other marks, however…

Harry was tired. It had been a year since the Battle of Hogwarts and yet another remaining Death Eater had escaped. His hands clenched as he walked along the green grass. Why? Why was it always the bad guys that got away and the good ones who didn’t? The Auror who died today never should have. He slowed as he approached, unsurprised to find someone already there. He placed one hand on George’s shoulder. There eyes met and they didn’t say a word as Harry walked to the stone that read Fred Weasly and laid down a single white rose.